Although paper files are the standard fare for legislative research, the Legislature will sometimes tape committee and floor deliberations.  Sporadic videotaping began in the Assembly in 1990 and in the Senate in 1992.  Before that, both houses used audio tapes on an equally sporadic basis.  Unfortunately, most of these taped sessions are never transcribed, leaving the audio or VHS tape as the only record of the important discussions and debate.  One of the many services LRI offers is a search for any tapes that might exist in connection with the legislation of interest. 

STANDARD FEES

• Search for tapes:

  $75 per hour

• Cost of tapes:

  $20 per VHS/DVD from State Archives

  $10 per VHS/DVD from Assembly TV

  $5 per VHS/DVD from Senate TV

  $15 per Cassette tape from State Archives

• FedEx Overnight Shipping

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

• Video/DVD/Audio Tape Review ($75/hr)

Call us for information regarding the many advantages of having LRI review the tapes for you: (800) 530-7613.

If you have any questions regarding untranscribed tape research, please contact Lisa Hampton at (800) 530-7613 or intent@lrihistory.com.